Mailing address:
3536 - 106 Street
Edmonton, AB T6J 1A4
403-436-5652
FAX: 403-437-0719
January 9, 1992
Enclosed for your information is a copy of a letter to Daishowa Vice
President Tom Hamaoka on the Lubicon situation. The author of the letter
advises Mr. Hamaoka that she will refuse Daishowa bags when she makes
purchases and will encourage others to do the same.
Simply refusing Daishowa bags or boxes when making purchases is a good way
for individuals to support the boycott of Daishowa paper products,
especially in areas where there's no organized boycott effort. Daishowa
paper products are easily recognized by the Daishowa name and logo on the
bottom of the bag or box.
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December 30, 1991, letter from Ontario resident M.J. McIntyre to Tom
Hamaoka
Dear Mr. Hamaoka:
I have been following the plight of the Lubicon Lake Indian Nation in the
Peace River District of Alberta for many years.
These people have suffered and paid dearly for their lands. First, in
early contact with the Department of Indian Affairs, they failed countless
times to be recognized as a band. In recent years, the oil companies have
come into their area wreaking havoc on their lands and their livelihood.
Now Daishowa is setting up a pulp and paper industry in the Peace River
District.
This treatment of the Lubicon people cannot continue. You will be
responsible if these people are beaten down again by your environmentally
unsound practices.
I strongly urge you to stop further development in the area of the Lubicon
Lake Nation land claim until a fair settlement has been reached with the
federal government. They deserve a settlement that recognizes and
compensates the members for many years of persecution.
The paper bags provided by the Liquor Control Board of Ontario are made by
Daishowa. I shall refuse your bags when making any purchases and encourage
others to do the same.
Sincerely,
M.J. McIntyre